Top Epidemiology Flashcards

Epidemiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health. In other words, Epidemiology is the science that studies patterns, causes, effects on health and certain conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health and informs policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive health care.

Scientists collect and design statistical analysis of data and interpretation of results. Did you know that Epidemiologists are the ones who study the processes of diseases, in order to find cures for them? Are you aware of the cures that they have already found? Learn all about Epidemiology with these educational flashcards!

Epidemiology & Nosocomial Infections-Lesson 14

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What Is Aetiology And Epidemiology?

Aetiology Is A Specialization In Microbiology...

What Is The Incidence, Prevalance, Morbidity ...

The Incidence Is The Number Of Cases Seen In ...

Describe And Provide An Example Of The Foll...

A Sporadic Disease Usually Has A Fairly Small...

What Is A Portal Of Entry Or Exit?

The Entry Point Of An Infectious Microbe Is C...

Quiz 2 Epidemiology (10/30/2012)

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Epidemiologic Studies

1. Ecological - Group Level, No Individual Da...

#1 = Ecological Study

Group Level Advantages: Quick And Inexpensive...

Ecological Fallacy

Group Analysis Doesn't Apply At Individua...

# 2 = Cross Sectional Study

Collect Both Exposure And Disease At Same Tim...

Epidemiology Of Disability

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Definition Of Epidemiology

The Study Of How Disease Is Distributed In A ...

5 Purposes Of Epidemiology

1. Identify The Etiology(cause) Of A Disease ...

Two Reasons For Identifying People Who Have A...

1. Can Identify Similar Characteristics Of Th...

Primary Prevention:Secondary Prevention:Terti...

1. Prevent Development Of Disease In A Person...